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Sleep Support and Clinical Research A.W.A.K.E. Support Group for those Affected by Sleep Apnea The Kazmir Center for Sleep Disorders at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston offers a free support group for people who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are using a C-PAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine to treat the condition. Called A.W.A.K.E., for Alert, Well, and Keeping Energetic, the group is open to patients and their families and friends, as well as anyone interested in learning more about sleep apnea. It is led by Mangala Nadkarni, M.D., Medical Director of The Kazmir Center for Sleep Disorders. For information about the next meeting date, time, and location please call The Kazmir Center for Sleep Disorders at 973-322-9800. Restless Leg Syndrome Study Seeks Patients Physician researchers at The Kazmir Center for Sleep Disorders at Saint Barnabas Medical Center are embarking on a study of a common sleep disorder which affects 9 to 15 percent of general population. The debilitating condition, known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or Periodic Leg Movement Syndrome, often causes sleep deprivation, loss of productivity and, in some cases, loss of time at work as a result of persistent weariness. The Center is currently seeking participants for the study. RLS is characterized by uncomfortable, unpleasant sensations or cramps in the legs that are temporarily relieved by movement of the legs. Symptoms usually worsen in evenings or night. If the kicking continues during sleep, it can also deprive the bed partner of restful sleep. Those exhibiting RLS can benefit from evaluation to determine the cause of the condition, which can vary from iron deficiency to a condition that requires medications. If you believe you suffer from RLS and are interested in learning more about the study, please call The Kazmir Center for Sleep Disorders at (973)-322-6600. If patients meet the criteria for the study, further evaluation and management is free of charge and strictly confidential. [ top ] |
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